First Lady Melania Trump: The lies linking with the disgraceful Jeffery Epstein need to end today. The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility, and respect. I do not object to their ignorance, but rather, I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation. I never been friends with Epstein. Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time, since overlapping in social circles is common in New York City and Palm Beach. To be clear, I never have a relationship with Epstein, or his accomplice, Maxwell. My email reply to Maxwell can not be categorized as anything more than casual correspondence. My polite reply to her email doesn't amount to anything more than a trivial note. I am not Epstein's victim. Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump.

First Lady Melania Trump: Be cautious about what you believe. These images and stories are completely false. I am not a witness, or a named witness in connection with any of Epstein's crimes. My name has never appeared in court documents, depositions, victim statements, or FBI interviews surrounding the Epstein matter. I have never had any knowledge of Epstein abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity, I was not a participant, was never on Epstein;s plane, and never visited his private island. I have never been legally accused or convinced of a crime in connection with Epstein''s sex trafficking, abuse of minors, and other repulsive behavior.